Synonyms of purges

purges

verb

present tense third-person singular of purge

as in restores

to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially

a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restores
• cleanses
• heals
• purifies
• sanctifies
• improves
• refines
• amends
• regenerates
• clears
• elevates
• uplifts
• vindicates
• acquits
• absolves
• ennobles
• exonerates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• corrupts
• degrades
• stains
• defiles
• perverts
• warps
• debases
• demeans
• prostitutes
• poisons
• debauches
• depraves
• tarnishes
• profanes
• sullies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of purges

The camera system reads and logs passing vehicle license plate numbers, time of day, date and location for a period of 30 days before the system ultimately purges the data, Oakley said. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026

Unless the Heat releases Terry Rozier or purges some other salary in a trade, Miami would not have enough space to sign a 15th player to a standard contract — and remain under the luxury tax line — until December. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025